The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

mumbled to herself while she felt the

actions shook her more than she expected. Most likely because this was the first

it would always be her who initiated. She didn't

Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from

this, and her heart

But...

while her other hand

just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on

to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared.

five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of

external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and

one of the monitors, Ryan pressed his

for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with

[No problem]

voice echoed inside of his

It belonged to Ava.

this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the mission

"Got it."

communication shut off

a pen from the side of his desk

be able to

perform tasks from time to time. They were required

issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each month to

something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they

took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn to

complete, we can relax

dropped the pen on the table and reclined

stared at

job sure is

tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient as

took over his role that he

think about

his chest tighten whenever

time had passed, he

because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing that kept his

want such a situation

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It was

are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone

a couple of times as heavy silence fell upon the

to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet'

with all of his might. Unknowingly,

'Calm down Ryan.'

for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought his fingers to

[Okay.]

sent a simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took all of his

stood up from his seat once he sent the

of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said,

on, I need to move

***

"We're here."

stretched my body. A

while

'Here I am.'

had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the same

put how I was feeling into words, but…it wasn't a pleasant

like it was eating away at the

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